View of the River Maranon

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April 17th 2009
Iquitos is far different from any other city I had yet encountered in Perú. There are the obvious differences, most of them revolving around the fact that it is set in a rainforest. It was hot and humid beyond belief, it was nestled on the Rio Marñón (part of the Amazon River watershed), and tropical rainforest-like plants were everywhere. However, other differences also really set it apart. ... read more

South America » Peru » Amazonas

Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more

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